Rent by ZIP · Buncombe County
Rent in Swannanoa, NC 28778
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,660 (+5.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $994 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,240 | +4.8% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,440 | +4.9% | $1,359–1,661 | $967 ±$200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,580 | +5.1% | $1,494–1,826 | $996 ±$137 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,920 | +4.7% | $1,809–2,211 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,650 | +4.9% | $2,502–3,058 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Asheville, NC MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Asheville, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,866.
What renters pay in 28778
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | $1,010 | $765 |
| 28779 | Sylva | $1,110 | $778 |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain | $1,250 | – |
| 28781 | Topton | $1,020 | – |
| 28774 | Sapphire | $1,830 | – |
| 28782 | Tryon | $1,230 | $1,497 |
Fair Market Rents across Buncombe County, NC · All NC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.